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Refractions

Bobbie Gentry

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Refractions by Bobbie Gentry in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em Em7 Em Em7

Verse 1
I EmHad A Most DisBmtressing Dream LEmast Night Em7​
EmI Dreamed I Was A CrBmystal BEmird
Caught In Perpetual FlB7ight
I'd AAm7scend And Glide And DeEmscend And Ride
On The WAmind And Never AlCight
I EmHad A Most DistBmressing Dream Last NEmightEm7    Em   Em7​

Verse 2
EmGlass Enclosed, ExBmposed Wherever I FEmlew  Em7​
EmWith No Control And A CrBmystal SEmoul
That One Could See Right ThrB7ough
No EtAm7hereal Nest Where EmI Could Rest
I Was FrAmightened By What I KCnew
That EmMy Two Crystal BmLegs Were Broken In EmTwo Em7    Em   Em7​

Verse 3
EmWhen I Awoke My HBmeart Was Beating FEmast Em7​
EmAs If All Night, In EnBmdless FEmlight
An Eternity Had PaB7ssed
As I SAm7hook My Head And SlEmipped From My Bed
RelAmeased From The Prison At LCast
I StEmepped Upon A BmBit Of Shattered GEmlassEm7    Em   Em7​
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Refractions?

The chords for Refractions are: Em, Em7, Bm, B7, Am7, Am, C

What is the original key of Refractions?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Refractions?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Refractions in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Refractions be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Refractions on ukulele?

Chord Refractions can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Refractions?

Refractions uses 7 chords: Em, Em7, Bm, B7, Am7, Am, C

What is the easiest way to play Refractions?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Refractions released in?

Refractions was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Refractions?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Refractions to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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